NEW DATABASE LOGIN PROCEDURE

In order to better serve you as well as collect useful data regarding resource usage the University Library will be changing how you access resources beginning January 10th, 2011. On-campus users will be prompted to login when you access a database. Off-campus use will not be changed.
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The message will read:

Please enter your Samford Username (without the "@samford.edu") and password in the blanks below to access, then click on the "sign in" button.

Please enter your Samford Username:________@samford.edu
Please enter your Samford Password:________

[Sign In]
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Note: These databases are available only to current students and employees of Samford University. All users are allowed to login, even when using resources from on campus locations. Visitors to the campus: Please visit the circulation or reference desk of the University Library for temporary access to online research resources.

Once you have logged in to a database you will not be required to login again as long as you keep your browser open. In most cases databases will open in a new browser or tab.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you this year.

Have You Heard? IRS Kicks Off 2011 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 18

THE NEW VESTAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Birmingham area is very fortunate in in its really excellent public library system, and the new Vestavia Hills Library--the "Library in the Forest"--is a wonderful new addition. It's a truly beautiful building that makes great use of its natural surroundings. Even if you're in the habit of using another branch, you should pay a visit to the new Vestavia library.

ALABAMA MUSIC FEATURED IN OXFORD AMERICAN MAGAZINE'S 12TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN MUSIC EDITION

Alabama is the featured state in the Oxford American magazine's 12th annual Southern Music edition. A recent NPR story highlighted this wonderful collection. Don't miss the video of Odetta shown performing on the Johnny Cash show!

http://www.npr.org/2010/12/31/132525909/oxford-american-digs-into-alabama

The 2011 Statistical Abstract

HAPPY 2011, AND JAN TERM HOURS

Greetings to all our patrons and community members. Our hours during the Jan term will vary somewhat, so please be sure to check on our opening times. We look forward to seeing you.